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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 303 km
Most popular Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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£82 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 28m Average total duration 27h 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Thessaloniki to Athens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Athens:
A ferry is £9 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Ferry takes on average 28h 28m.
You'll arrive about 4h 23m sooner (58m by flight vs 5h 21m by car) and save roughly £31 compared to fuel and tolls (£82 vs £112). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
How to get to Athens from Thessaloniki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Athens:
A ferry is £9 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Ferry takes on average 28h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Athens as scheduled services by train, coach, ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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